GASTONIA, N.C. — Gaston County officials say since the VA has restarted in-patient appointments the county is resuming bus services to veterans in need.
On September 25th the Veterans Services Office announced it is resuming ACCESS bus services for veterans with medical appointments at VA Medical Center in Salisbury, the Charlotte VA community Based Outpatient Clinic, and the Charlotte VA Health Care Center.
Bus services were canceled back in March, at the start of the pandemic, when the VA suspended non-essential patient appointments, according to a news release.
Gaston County officials say due to COVID guidelines anyone looking to use bus services must reserve their seat five days before their appointment, and for any companion they want to bring with them, as well as wear a face mask for the duration of the trip.
All appointments for those needing ACCESS bus services must be scheduled in the morning as services end at 1 p.m., according to a news release.
Officials say bus services will run routes to Salisbury on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with service to the two VA facilities in Charlotte five days a week.
To make an appointment call Gaston County VSO at 704-866-3606.
